Are you looking to get some fun and excitement on your next camping trip with teens? Teens are incredibly fun to camp with because unlike younger kids who need a lot of hand holding, teens usually just need a little direction to turn any outing into a full on party. Full Disclosure: This post contains…
The West Coast Trail, located on the traditional territory of the Huu-ay-aht, Ditidaht, and Pacheedaht First Nations, is one of Canada’s most challenging hiking trails. Ladders a few stories high to climb, tide tables to manage, roots that will twist your ankle, and boulders as large as vans to scale. It also is one of…
How to prepare for the West Coast Trail? How to prepare for the West Coast Trail with kids? We get asked this a lot. We also are asked… Why did we think we could do this with our kids ? That question I find hard to answer. Even I wonder this sometimes. My husband was…
After sorting out food, figuring out how to pack our backpacking packs was the second most challenging part of planning the West Coast Trail. This post shares what went into each of our backpacks on our 10 day family backcountry trip. This could easily be used and tweaked for shorter 2-3 backpacking trips. Looking for…
I actually love this time of year when I share with you all some of our favourite gifts for the family. This year I am writing three posts. One with Gifts for Outdoorsy Kids, one with Gifts for Outdoorsy Moms, and one with gifts for Outdoorsy Dads! If your looking for other outdoorsy gift ideas…
I actually love this time of year when I get to share with you all some of our favourite gifts for the family. This year I am writing three posts. One with Gifts for Outdoorsy Kids, one with Gifts for Outdoorsy Moms, and one with gifts for Outdoorsy Dads! If your looking for other outdoorsy…
Our family did the West Coast Trail! I cannot believe it. It was amazing and incredibly hard. We will be sharing more on that trip coming soon and how we tackled such a hard trip together. That trip, and other backcountry trips to places like Gem Lakes in Saskatchewan, have helped us create the ultimate…
There is more to Cypress Hills Saskatchewan than the forested hills, the unique hiking trails to the conglomerate cliffs, and the sandy beaches. Only 20 minutes North from Cypress Hills Saskatchewan Centre Block is a place to enjoy the day connecting as a family, Grotto Gardens Family Fun Farm. Guide to Grotto Gardens Family Fun…
I have a secret. I am excited for the day my kids are old enough that they carry the heaviest gear in their hiking backpacks on our adventures because they are fitter than me. I have heard that is a thing from some of the parents with kids that are grown. I feel like the…
It is week three of giveaways promoting book “Hikes for Families: A Guide to the Canadian Rockies” that launched last June 2020. Last weeks giveaway winner ends tonight and will be contacted this week ! Just a quick recap. I am celebrating the launch of my hiking guide for families since I never felt like…
